Barcelona International will be up against Men in Blue in the 81st match of the European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona on 20th February at 02:30 PM IST.
BI vs MIB (Barcelona International vs Men in Blue), Match 81 - Match Information
Match: Barcelona International vs Men in Blue, Match 81
Date: 20th February, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
BI vs MIB (Barcelona International vs Men in Blue), Match 81 Preview
Barcelona International have played 16 matches in the series and they are currently ranked tenth on the points table, while Men in Blue have also played 16 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Spain, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIB | 16 | 12 | 4 | 44 | +2.221 |
| RB | 16 | 12 | 4 | 43 | +1.774 |
| PKB | 14 | 10 | 4 | 38 | +2.991 |
| MGC | 16 | 9 | 7 | 38 | +2.008 |
| CJG | 16 | 10 | 6 | 38 | +1.178 |
| PIC | 18 | 10 | 8 | 36 | -0.677 |
| CDG | 16 | 6 | 10 | 28 | -0.691 |
| CRD | 16 | 6 | 10 | 24 | -1.606 |
| SOH | 16 | 3 | 13 | 17 | -2.939 |
| BI | 16 | 2 | 14 | 14 | -3.606 |
In the last match played by Barcelona International against Pak Barcelona, Pak Barcelona beat Barcelona International by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Barcelona International was Zeeshan Dildar who scored 67 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Catalunya Dragons, Men in Blue beat Catalunya Dragons by 10 wickets. The top fantasy player for Men in Blue was Omar Ali who scored 102 fantasy points.
BI vs MIB, Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 130 runs. The pitch at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
The temperature is expected to be around 14°C with 58% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.23 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
BI vs MIB Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Ali | 3 | 52 | 52 | 3 | 13.7 | 0, 18, 0, 34, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Anton Kritzinger | 5 | 117 | 29.3 | 0 | - | 54, 24, 0, 32, 7 | - |
| Naresh Kumar | 4 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 52 | 7, 48, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Omar Ali
Omar Ali is a wicket-keeper with an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 18, 0, 34 and 0 runs averaging 52 per match. Omar Ali is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. He has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Anton Kritzinger
Anton Kritzinger is a batter with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Anton Kritzinger is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 54, 24, 0, 32 and 7 runs at an average of 29.3 per match.
- Naresh Kumar
Naresh Kumar is a wicket-keeper with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches, Naresh Kumar has scored 55 runs at an average of 27.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
BI vs MIB Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Dildar | 3 | 42 | 42 | 1 | 106 | 0, 42, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Sourabh Tiwari | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 17.8 | - | 0, 2, 1, 1, 1 |
| Abhishek Borikar | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 17.7 | - | 2, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
- Zeeshan Dildar
Zeeshan Dildar is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Zeeshan Dildar bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wicket. This player also bats decently and in recent matches, he has scored 0, 42, 0, 0 and 0 runs.
- Sourabh Tiwari
Sourabh Tiwari can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Sourabh Tiwari is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 17.8. This player has been successful at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Sourabh Tiwari played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Abhishek Ulhas Borikar
Abhishek Borikar is a bowler with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 17.7. Abhishek Borikar has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 5 matches he played here, he has taken 2, 1, 2, 0 and 1 wickets.
BI vs MIB Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bentley | 3 | 45 | 22.5 | 2 | 36.5 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 43 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Manish Manwani | 4 | 15 | - | 3 | 32 | 0, 0, 15, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Imran Fareed | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | - | 18, 0, 6, 1, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- James Bentley
James Bentley is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches James Bentley has scored 45 runs at an average of 22.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 36.5 per match. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches James Bentley played here, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Manish Manwani
Manish Manwani is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In recent matches, this player has scored 15 runs. Manish Manwani is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 32 per match. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Imran Fareed
Imran Fareed is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Imran Fareed has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 69 runs averaging 17.3 per match.
BI vs MIB Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Ali | 3 | 52 | 52 | 3 | 13.7 | 0, 18, 0, 34, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Manish Manwani | 4 | 15 | - | 3 | 32 | 0, 0, 15, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| James Bentley | 3 | 45 | 22.5 | 2 | 36.5 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 43 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Anton Kritzinger | 5 | 117 | 29.3 | 0 | - | 54, 24, 0, 32, 7 | - |
| Imran Fareed | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | - | 18, 0, 6, 1, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Omar Ali
Omar Ali is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Omar Ali has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 52 runs at an average of 52 per match. Omar Ali is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 13.7 per match. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent matches this player played here, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 1 wickets.
- Manish Manwani
Manish Manwani can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Manish Manwani has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played matches, this player has scored 15 runs. Manish Manwani can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 32 per match. He has been successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- James Bentley
James Bentley is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. James Bentley has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 45 runs averaging 22.5 per match. James Bentley also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Anton Kritzinger
Anton Kritzinger is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Anton Kritzinger has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 54, 24, 0, 32 and 7 runs at an average of 29.3 per match.
- Imran Fareed
Imran Fareed is an all-rounder with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Imran Fareed is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 69 runs at an average of 17.3 per match.
BI vs MIB Squad Information
Men in Blue (MIB) Squad: Vinod Kumar, Amit Bedaka, Abhishek Borikar, Atul Kesar, Ishan Patel, Manish Manwani, Harpreet Singh, Prasanna Jathan, Rinku Sihol, Sanjeev Tiwari, Shankar Kaligatla, Rajeshwar Singh, Omar Ali, Naresh Kumar, Gagandeep Singh, Hasan Bin Hakim, Ram Kranthi, Surya Balu, Sourabh Tiwari, Hatinder Singh, Snehith Reddy, Pratik Shah, Suraj Mishra, Adnan Arshad, Sahil Masand and Dixon Koshy.
Barcelona International (BI) Squad: James Bentley, Ali Osama, Anish Shindore, Anton Kritzinger, Dave Martin, Devakumaran Mahadevan, Hiro Lalwani, Jack Jewson, Jon Wong, Joseph Danam, Kieran Odonnell, Maroof Shaikh, Mohsin Nawaz, Nathan Blyth, Sagar Vig, Shriram Bhosale, Simon Eldridge, Supun Shalitha, William Camfield, Vishesh Gajjar, Umer Razi, Tom Coulthard, Imran Fareed, Pep Gonzalez, Sam Phillipps, Ashley Reynolds, Caspar Oliver, Damien McMullen, Jones Paulson, Khyzer Nawaz, Sandeep Achary, Suraj Jha, Ujjwal Anand, Zain Bashir and Zeeshan Dildar.
BI vs MIB Possible Playing XI
Men in Blue (MIB) Possible Playing XI: Omar Ali, Naresh Kumar, Snehith Reddy, Shankar Kaligatla, Abhishek Borikar, Sourabh Tiwari, Manish Manwani, Sahil Masand, Amit Bedaka, Gagandeep Singh and Ishan Patel.
Barcelona International (BI) Possible Playing XI: Anton Kritzinger, Ashley Reynolds, Umer Razi, Zeeshan Dildar, Vishesh Gajjar, Kieran Odonnell, James Bentley, Imran Fareed, Zain Bashir, Shriram Bhosale and Khyzer Nawaz.
BI vs MIB Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Omar Ali, Umer Razi and Jack Jewson
Batters: Anton Kritzinger, Snehith Reddy and Shankar Kaligatla
All-Rounders: Imran Fareed, James Bentley, Manish Manwani and Surya Balu
Bowler: Sourabh Tiwari
Captain: Manish Manwani
Vice-Captain: Umer Razi
Photo credit: Alamy
